Should GTECHNIQ CSL Coating Be Topped w/ EXO? | The Rag Company FAQ

In this video, Anthony explains the purpose behind GTECHNIQ's coating-topper "EXO" and how it works in partnership with GTECHNIQ's Crystal Serum Light (CSL) coating!
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SHOW INFO:
Host: Anthony Fisher
Recorded by: Sebastian Mendoza, Gabe Garcia
Edited by: Sebastian Mendoza
Content provided courtesy of The Rag Company ©2020

[@OgleBilly]

I put CSL and EXO on my 2018 RAM about 3.5 years ago and still have insane gloss and water beading. I put CSL as a stand alone on a family members vehicle about the same time and it still looks great as well. Use good products during your maintenance washes and who knows how long it will last! I use a lot of Getechniq products!

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

Are you too up with any sealant? And if yes which? And how often?

[@detailmastertv2496]

Best review video so far 💯

[@AMP8424]

Great info!

[@waxmanvids5015]

In my personal experience with CSL to save money and time ,I put on a layer of C2V3 and I have never seen another surface be so dang hydrophobic and glossy!!! I love C S L!

[@nicholas4784]

So you only applied CSL then you used C2V3 after the CSL cured? I’m debating if I should use EXO but I already applied CSL

[@waxmanvids5015]

@@nicholas4784 csl always goes on first..base harder layer then coat with exo after.. i ve heard anywhere from 1 hour all the way til the next day. C2V3 can top both coatings and I also use as a stand alone protection on customers vehicles....

[@nicholas4784]

@@waxmanvids5015 Hi, so it’s been 12 hours since I applied CSL. Unfortunately I forgot to purchase EXO but I do have C2V3. Should I apply c2v3 or wait to get EXO? Also, can EXO be applied down the road or no? thank you so much for replying so quick!

[@nicholas4784]

@@waxmanvids5015 also how long should I wait before I can drive my car and wash it after CSL has been applied?

[@waxmanvids5015]

@@nicholas4784 in my opinion just use c2v3...then apply c2v3 every several washes..exo much more finicky to apply than csl in my opinion

[@AM4N18]

This video has come up just at the right time . My question: My car was professionally coated 2 months ago in CSL on vertical panels and C1 on flat section (roof, hood, etc). C1 doesn't really seem to be all that hydrophobic at all, have you also experienced this when you've used it? I was thinking of putting exo on top to boost the hydrophobics. What steps would I need to do in order to apply it successfully given there has been that period of a few months since the CSL/C1 application?

[@jimrogiokos9690]

I only use CSL on my customer's cars and then apply C2V3 as a topper , these 2 work perfectly together and if the car is garaged even as a daily driver this coating along with once a year reapplying C2V3 on a maintenance wash brings this coating to a 4 to 5 year protection , absolutely the best coating hands down.

[@waxmanvids5015]

I love what you are saying but it brings me to a question that I have… If you and I put C2 on the coating every six months how do we really know how intact CSL is? Would love to hear your input...I put csl on my escape last year and I'm going to test it periodically letting nine or 10 months go by with no topper and see how the coating is doing..

[@jimrogiokos9690]

@@waxmanvids5015 You do not need to apply C2V3 every 6 months , CSL is a very good coating , but depending on your mileage you may want to apply every 6 months. When you are going to reapply C2V3 makes sure you do a chemical decontamination before you apply the C2V3. DO NOT CLAY BAR , only chemical Decontamination. Now after the chemical decontamination test the panels for water sheeting and water beading, it will give you a idea of the base coats performance or CSL performance , from there you can if you want reapply C2V3 . I personally do not like EXO at all i only use C2V3 as a topper because it wears off quicker and gives me a better idea of CSL real performance. I can tell you that most of the cars i maintain perform great with this method with a minimum of 3 years and i have seen 5 years but 5 years is rare, most vehicles last 3.5 to 4 years for sure . This is by far one of the best coatings on the market not just for the detailer for ease of application but for the customer as well for the coatings bang for the buck.

[@waxmanvids5015]

@@jimrogiokos9690 Sounds good I've done a bunch of coatings for customers this year and I have to tell you I don't really like EXO either I heard they were working on a new formula but it's not going well...I wait two hours after csl but it's much more finicky to work with and I might move away from it myself

[@waxmanvids5015]

c2 is amazing also you re right!!! i also use/love w6,w4, gwash, w8 and pw

[@jimrogiokos9690]

@@waxmanvids5015 as far as cleaning goes i really like using Carpro iron x as a chemical decontamination and i also love using carpro reset every forth wash.

[@waxmanvids5015]

ok I have been putting EXO on top of CSL on my customer's vehicles. Would like to hear your guys response as to why so many people will do two coats of Exo instead of one, what are the benefits?

[@pasqualepisani]

please demonstrate the water behavior of the EXO V4

[@MiataPower96]

What if you only used CSL and then C2v3 about every 6 months? Would that be a good combo for durability as well as great hydrophobic properties?

[@teemeaux3830]

If you had to pick one of the two which would you pick?

[@vpstylee]

Can I put Exo4 on top of C5 wheel coat?

[@Theseones]

Do I need only 1 layer of each?

[@PerryShriver]

can used EXOv2 ultra hybrid coating over crysta serum light csl coating.

[@liambailey9159]

all day anthony?!

[@ProsumerGarage]

If you just apply EXOv4, how would you recommend applying Beadmaker? Should I do the initial coat as heavy and use as a drying aid(a couple sprays per panel) for future washes?

[@a5tony840]

You would be able to use it as a topper without heavy coats. I have been able to use beadmaker as a drying aid on various coatings without an issue. Still prefer products with SiO2 since they play nice and don't take over the coating's behavior as much.

[@KingRockets]

@@a5tony840 What's your go to topper/ dying aid for choice for ceramic coated vehicles?

[@robs8467]

Can I apply another layer of EXO after a year of having the CSL/EXO combo? Or do I need to compoud/polish all over again.

[@a5tony840]

If your surface is clean (decontamination free) you should be able to add another layer. Most detailers will do this as a maintenance but rare since it is not very cost effective in the first year and in some cases requires a light polish to ensure the surface is 100% ready for the topper.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷

[@mutatedgenome]

You state the benefit of topping CSL with EXOv4 is that it becomes more hydrophobic, however, it becomes less slick? What is the negative of less slickness?

[@SSSandhu13]

None at all, slickness in a coating really is just a side benefit that feels nice really.

[@JkBull]

Great video for people that need to know what the hell is going on!!

[@LTSRIDE24]

After using CLS & EXO, would it be beneficial to top it all with a sealant?

[@drew7014]

Would be overkill

[@LTSRIDE24]

@@drew7014 I ended up doing one panel with sealant and the remainder without & time will tell!

[@gambietti]

What is the optimum time after csl is applied to apply v4?

[@Ruhdiculus]

They say usually an hour is fine.

[@waxmanvids5015]

per Gtechniq.. 2-4 hours is "sweet spot"

[@MrCrawley01]

And if I want to use Bead Maker insted of V4, whats the optimim time?

[@waxmanvids5015]

@@MrCrawley01 Beadmaker instead of Exov4 on top? Id say a week right after first contact wash (csl cure tine). But I personally would recommend c2v3 on top of csl .. I know for a fact you can put that on immediately after CSL application...

[@jayz313]

EXOv4 is great if you lease your vehicles.

[@mutatedgenome]

Why?

[@jayz313]

@@mutatedgenome the durability is great, the gloss is great, if your turning you vehicle over every 2 or so years, no need to coat it with CSL. ExOv4 looks great and protects great. Maintain with C2V3. Save yourself some money and time.

[@jasonholder6467]

Recommendations for a maintenance topper?

[@jayz313]

Topper from Xtreme Solutions is really great.

[@a5tony840]

C2V3 if you want to stay within the family but I have had success with a lot of different SiO2 spray coatings. Recently used Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic Detailer as a drying aid which impressed me since it didn't overpower the coating but made it perform like when I applied it a year ago. Jescar Bead It is another good product at a great price. Hope this helped out.

[@waxmanvids5015]

C2v3 amazing product!!!!

[@davida7713]

csl isnt hydrophobic at all